Orissa Industrial Infra.Dev. ... vs M/S Mesco Kalinga Steel Ltd. & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing IDCO to lease out 825.68 acres of land to Mesco Kalinga Steel Ltd., emphasizing that the State Government's approval for land allotment was valid despite the delays in execution of the lease deed. The Court noted that the actions of IDCO in resuming the land were not justified as Mesco had made substantial payments and taken possession of the land. The Court clarified that the principles of natural justice were violated by IDCO's unilateral actions, thus reinforcing the necessity of adhering to procedural fairness in administrative decisions.